'Zen' Buddhist teacher Dogen Zenji is a very important religious person during the Kamakura period, 750 years ago. After his mother died, he decides to move to China and settle as a ...
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| Kankurô Nakamura | ... | Dôgen (as Kantarô Nakamura) | |
| Yuki Uchida | ... | Orin | |
| Ryushin Tei | ... | Jakuen / Kugyô Minamotono | |
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Ken'ichirô Yasui | ... | Gikai |
| Jun Murakami | ... | Ejô | |
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Masanobu Katsumura | ... | Yoshishige Hatano |
| Tatsuya Fujiwara | ... | Tokiyori Hôjô | |
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Tianyong Zheng | ... | Nyôjô |
| Masahiko Nishimura | ... | Setsu-ô | |
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Shun Sugata | ... | Kônin |
| Shô Aikawa | ... | Matsuzô | |
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Takashi Sasano | ... | Rôsô |
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Keiko Takahashi | ... | Ishi |
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'Zen' Buddhist teacher Dogen Zenji is a very important religious person during the Kamakura period, 750 years ago. After his mother died, he decides to move to China and settle as a Buddhist teacher. One bright morning, enlightened, Zenji returns to Japan as a devoted evangelist of the 'new' Buddhism. However, this new form of Buddhism is not accepted in all communities. Written by Rene Guillot
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10 January 2009 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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Hojo Tokiyori (1223-1263)was the regent for the Kamakura shogun. He was the real boss of the Kamakura government. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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From my experience movies on the lives of spiritual masters, saints etc. tend to be dry with poor actors, dull photography and boring scores. This is clearly an exception to the rule. Yes you do need to be a little interested in the topic and it certainly helps to have a little Zen background to really appreciate it in it's entirety. That said I'm pretty sure that any true movie lover will thoroughly appreciate the breathtaking scenery, exquisite photography and acting. The main actor who plays Master Dogen is truly amazing. I don't think it's simple task to portray the life of a spiritual master with such power and realism (starting from early monk-hood all the way to enlightenment). The story itself is quite fascinating and could even serve as an introduction to Zen and the concept of enlightenment. Nine out of Zen stars :)